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Directions

By Train: Change at Lancaster Station and get on the Furness Line (Barrow-in-Furness Train). Alight at Grange-over-Sands and cath the free South Lakes Freerider bus from the station to the Lakeside Hotel. The Aquarium is opposite the Hotel. The Freerider service runs Monday-Friday from the 22nd July - 30th August.

By Steam Train: Alternatively arrive from Hatherthwaite via the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Saver tickets are available, offering discounts on entry to the Aquarium in combination with a ride on a steam train.

By Boat: Lakes Aquarium is right next to the southern 'port' of Windermere Lake Cruises, with links by boat to Bowness, Ambleside, Brockhole, Fell Foot and other waterside attractions. Take a ride across the Lake then go and see what is in it! Promotional tickets are available offering discounts on combined entry to the Aquarium with a Lake Cruise

By Bus: Newby Bridge, a 20 minute walk from the Aquarium, has a good bus service from Kendal/Barrow (X35), and a link from Windermere (618). A shuttle service also operates to and from the Lakeland Motor Museum in Backbarrow. Over Summer the X32 South Lakes Freerider operates a free service taking in Lakeside, Cartmel, Rusland pool Haverthwaite and Grange-over-Sands.

By Bike: Back roads to the north and west of Lakeside, whilst rather hilly, offer access for cyclists to Lakeside avoiding major roads. Electric bikes are available to hire from the nearby Lakeside Hotel.

On Foot: Between Lakeside and Newby Bridge there is a pretty, permissive footpath through the woods wich is predominantly off the road.

By Car: Leave M6 at jct 36 take A590 to Newby Bridge.Take first right after the roundabout towards Hawkshead. Follow the fish symbols to Lakeside.

Parking: with charge

Accessible by Public Transport: 10 miles from Grange-over-sands station

Facilities

Baby changing facilities

Coach parties accepted

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Disabled toilets

Facilities for groups

Facilities for educational visits

Gift shop

On-site catering

On-site light refreshments

Picnic site

Postbox

Public toilets

Regional Tourist Board Member

Accepts groups

Facilities for corporate hospitality

There are regular sailings to the Aquarium from Bowness and Ambleside, discounted combined tickets are available, and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Easter-October.